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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TJC, post: 2924453, member: 45502&quot;]I received this coin as gift a few years ago from a friend. It is rarer variety of coin that was a challenge to attribute, but thats where the fun is right<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; I have photographed and re-photographed it multiple times without a result I was happy with.&nbsp; The scumbly surfaces have played havoc in my attempt to produce a reasonable representation of this&nbsp; hearty 32mm provincial. </p><p><br /></p><p>Finally I have couple of pics that I like!<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>I have two sets of pics below because I cannot decide which I like better. IMO, the first, lighter shots, show the detail of the coin better.&nbsp; The second, darker shots, show a rich and truer color of the surfaces. Which do you like better?</p><p><br /></p><p>Feel free to share the coin that is/was your photographic challenge.</p><p><br /></p><p>First Set:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]708822[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]708823[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Second Set:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]708824[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]708825[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Philip II, AE32 of Samosata, Commagene. </b></p><p>O:&nbsp; AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB, Radiate cuirassed bust left</p><p>Rx:&nbsp; ΦΛ CAMOCATEΩN MHTΡOΠ KOM, Tyche seated left on rock, holding ears of corn in right hand and eagle on right arm, Pegasos running left below</p><p>SNG Copenhagen 27. Very rare.</p><p><a href="https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/praefectus_coins/130/product/commagene_samosata_philip_ii_247249_ad_ae_33_very_rare/803337/Default.aspx" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/praefectus_coins/130/product/commagene_samosata_philip_ii_247249_ad_ae_33_very_rare/803337/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/praefectus_coins/130/product/commagene_samosata_philip_ii_247249_ad_ae_33_very_rare/803337/Default.aspx</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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